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# Athlete Recovery Slides
Bauer Hockey Taps OOFOS for the 'NEXT GAME' Collection

By Kanesa D | Published 2022-07-22 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-game
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/bauer-hockey-oofos-next-game-slides-collection-release-info) & [oofos](https://www.oofos.com/collections/new?gender=data--gender%3AWomen%27s)

[Bauer Hockey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-nhl-allstar-weekend) has launched a new collaboration with OOFOS dubbed ‘NEXT [GAME](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich1).’ The collection aims to provide hockey players with the tools necessary to enhance their recovery processes using advanced technology. Comprised of the ‘The Bartlett’ and ‘Sport Flex’ slides, the collaboration spotlights OOFOS’ OOfoam™ technology, which absorbs impact, reduces stress on the body, and provides consumers with additional movement capabilities.

The slides are APMA ([American Podiatric Medical Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-razz-up)) certified, which solidifies the claim that the OOfoam™ technology is proven to absorb 37% more impact than traditional foam materials. Consumers can shop in both junior and senior sizes of the range. The Bauer Hockey x OOFOS ‘NEXT GAME’ collection arrives online on Jul 22, 2022.

Image Credit: Bauer Hockey

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 12%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Athlete Recovery Technology:** Innovations that enhance recovery for athletes, such as OOFOS' OOfoam™ technology, could disrupt the sports industry and offer new products for fitness enthusiasts.
- **Collaborative Sportswear Collections:** Collaborations like Bauer Hockey and OOFOS' 'NEXT GAME' collection, that combine expertise and resources from different industries, could open the door to disruptive innovation opportunities in the sportswear and fashion industries.
- **APMA Certified Products:** Certifications from organizations such as the American Podiatric Medical Association, which have proven the efficacy and safety of OOFOS' OOfoam™ technology, could lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare and wellness industries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Sports:** Innovations in athlete recovery technology like OOFOS' OOfoam™ and other advanced technologies could disrupt the sports industry by providing new ways to enhance performance and reduce injuries.
- **Fashion:** Collaborative sportswear collections like Bauer Hockey and OOFOS' 'NEXT GAME' collection could disrupt the fashion industry by combining practical features with stylish designs.
- **Healthcare:** Certified products like OOFOS' OOfoam™ technology could disrupt the healthcare industry by providing innovative solutions for injury prevention and recovery.

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